Jocelyn Benson, Michigan

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson enters governor's race
Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing a term limit situation and therefore unable to run again for that seat.
Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
In an email announcing her run, Benson said she has a track record of delivering results to improve the lives of Michigan residents. "I want Michigan to be the best place in the country to be a kid, raise a kid,
Why Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, is running for governor
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the race for governor. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is already running as an independent and Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt is also in the race with more expected to follow considering election day is still 22 months away.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
Jocelyn Benson is the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for governor in 2026 after the state voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Benson says she’s focused on ‘efficiency and transparency’ in Michigan governor campaign
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and transparency” in state government. Benson spoke to reporters in Lansing while filing paperwork to officially declare herself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination after announcing her campaign earlier in the day.
Jocelyn Benson speaks with 7 News Detroit about Michigan gubernatorial run
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a Democrat, is the latest person to throw their name in the gubernatorial race.
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.
Benson first Democrat to enter race for governor
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that she's seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. The primary will take place next August.
Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list
MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited after serving back-to-back four year stints in Lansing. We are keeping track of candidates who throw their hats in the ring below.
Jocelyn Benson announces run for Michigan governor
The secretary of state is the first Democrat to announce a run for the seat, joining a field of three official candidates running for Michigan governor so far.
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor of swing-state Michigan
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state of Michigan (AP video: Mike Householder)
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor
Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground ...
Mixed reactions from Michigan politicians on Inauguration Day
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